Iran Executes Man Convicted of Spying for Israel

The Iranian government on Wednesday carried out the execution of a man found guilty of espionage for Israel, accused of leaking information about a nuclear scientist killed during the 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel in June.

According to Iran’s judiciary news outlet, Mizan Online, the convict, identified as Roozbeh Vadi, was hanged after the Supreme Court upheld his sentence. He was accused of providing classified information about a nuclear scientist who was assassinated during what Iranian authorities described as “the Zionist regime’s recent aggression.”

The report noted that Vadi had been recruited by Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, through online contact. However, it did not specify when he was arrested or when the sentencing took place.

The execution comes in the wake of a major Israeli military operation in mid-June, during which Israel launched a sustained bombing campaign on Iran. The offensive triggered a short but intense conflict, with Iran retaliating through missile and drone strikes.

The Israeli strikes reportedly killed senior military officials, nuclear scientists, and hundreds of civilians, hitting both strategic and residential areas. Local media sources indicated that at least a dozen nuclear scientists were among those killed.

In response, Iranian authorities vowed swift justice for individuals accused of collaborating with Israel. Since the conflict, several arrests and executions have been announced targeting individuals allegedly connected to Mossad or accused of spying for Israel.

Human rights groups, including Amnesty International, continue to raise concerns over the pace and fairness of trials in such cases. Iran remains the second-highest executioner globally, behind China, according to these organizations.

(Source: AFP)